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As - Hadrian COS III S C; Fides
| Bronze | 11.2 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 126-127 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Fides standing right, holding corn ears and dish of fruit.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COS III
S C
Translation:
Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (representing loyalty or fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Hadrian. Fides was an important virtue in Roman culture, and her representation on coins was meant to symbolize the loyalty and trustworthiness of the Roman state.
